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  • The Snow Queen and Frozen in Comparison

    Welcome to day one of Winter Faerytale Week here at White Rose of Avalon.   For this first post, I have chosen the topic of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen.   In particular, I will be comparing and contrasting it with the Disney film based on it, Frozen. The story of the original fairytale…

  • Arrival of Winter Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the start of Winter. Arrival of Winter by Maranda Wabik The world is Decked in  GOLD SILVER WHITE BLUE Jack Frost is painting Snowscapes on windows The Snow Queen is  Making herself shown Winter has come Now we can Dance in the Wildwood Leaving…

  • Winter Faery Beings

    For today’s post, I have decided to discuss some of the essential Fae beings that we associate with the Winter season.   I have decided to focus on faeries that are featured in Wintery fairytales and in enduring holiday folklore.   Some of the figures I will mention will not be officially deemed faeries, but…

  • Wintertime Heroine Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about Winter and going on a heroine’s journey. Wintertime Heroine by Maranda Wabik Wintertime Goddess Leads me on my  Heroine’s Journey Not the Hero’s Journey Of Quest Heroine’s Journey Is to the Depths of my soul I will meet With my Shadow I will face…

  • 13 Moons Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem I wrote on the last full moon on December 8, which was also the last full moon of 2022.   It is about the power of that most important celestial orb. 13 Moons by Maranda Wabik Thirteen Moons Of the Lunar Year Waxing and waning…

  • Blodeuwedd, Wintery Owl Goddess

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided to discuss the Welsh Celtic Goddess Blodeuwedd.   In particular, I will be focusing on her aspect as an Owl Goddess and how this may relate to this dark and Wintery time of year.    Her dual nature of Flower Goddess and Owl Goddess can be…

  • Wintery Faeries Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the faeries of this season we are entering. Wintery Faeries by Maranda Wabik Faeries with Icy frosted  Wings Sugar-Plums Are not the only Fae Folk of Winter Santa’s Elves Making toys Dwarves of  Snow White Likewise embrace This seasonal ENERGY Dance with These Wintery…

  • Frost & Snow Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the divine energies of this season of Winter. Frost & Snow by Maranda Wabik Apples in the snow Got no place to go Blood drops  Unto a white blanket Frosty images Painted on the Glass window pane Jack Frost Is in the air Snow…

  • Forest of Inner Truth Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about going into our inner depths during the Wintertime. Forest of Inner Truth by Maranda Wabik Dancing barefoot In the snow Walking the  Forest  Choosing the true path Snowflakes Glisten in my silky dark hair A velvety cloak  Wrapped about My shoulders Long lacy dress…

  • Magickal Faerytales Book Review

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a short book review of Magickal Faerytales: An Enchanted Collection of Retold Tales by Lucy Cavendish.   This is a book that was written to retell eleven fairytales in a way that the author felt was possibly more representative of their older origins.    She even wrote…